Andres Cortes


Andres Cortes is an American professional boxer and a who fights in the super featherweight division.

Professional career

Cortes vs. Fassinou

On February 17, 2018, Cortes fought 28–8–3 Beninese veteran Fatiou Fassinou on the undercard of Danny García vs. Brandon Ríos event at Mandalay Bay Events Center, Cortes prevailed and won all rounds in all judges' scorecards.

Cortes vs. Servania

On August 14, 2021, Cortes was scheduled against previous world title-challenger Genesis Servania who came off from an 18 months lay-off in an 8-rounder bout on the undercard of the trilogy match between Joshua Franco and Andrew Moloney in Hard Rock Hotel & Casino of Tulsa, Oklahoma, Cortes scored a shocking first-round knockout victory within 3 minutes.

Cortes vs. Bernaldez

On November 5, 2021, Cortes fought Filipino regional-challenger Mark Bernaldez in an 8-rounder match in Virgin Hotels Las Vegas. On the third round of the bout, Cortes hit Bernaldez with heavy right hands prompting the referee to halt the bout.

Cortes vs. del Bosque

On April 22, 2022, Cortes was announced to be sub-lining alongside fellow contenders against Mexican Alexis del Bosque the Shakur Stevenson vs. Óscar Valdez unification match in the prominent MGM Grand Garden Arena, Paradise, Nevada on April 30, 2022. Cortes stopped del Bosque in the sixth round after a three-punch combination.

Cortes vs. Melendez

On January 30, 2023, after several amusing victories, Cortes was matched-up against previous top prospect Luis Melendez for Cortes' first ever 10-rounds bout, scheduled in the prelims of the Emanuel Navarrete vs. Liam Wilson card on February 3, 2023 in Glendale, Arizona, Cortes beat Melendez decisively via unanimous decision.

Cortes vs. Chevalier

After winning the WBC-USNBC Silver against Xavier Martinez, Cortes challenged Bryan Chevalier for the WBO Inter-Continental super featherweight crown, after bold statements from Cortes, he kept his words true and forced halt the contest in the fourth round to dethrone the Puerto Rican contender.

Cortes vs. Nova

On June 21, 2024, Cortes looks to make his most impressive victory yet as he faces tough world-challenger Puerto Rican Abraham Nova for the vacant WBO-NABO super featherweight titles over 10 rounds, on the day of the weigh-in, Cortes failed to make weight, therefore, the WBO-NABO belt was only for Nova. Cortes beat Nova via unanimous decision with the scores of 97–93 twice and 96–94, despite what the scorecards presented, the decision was deemed controversial amongst viewers.

Cortes vs. Jimenez

Cortes is scheduled to face Salvador Jimenez in a 10-round junior lightweight bout on May 10, 2025 in San Diego, CA.

Professional boxing record

No.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateLocationNotes
24Win24–0Derlyn Hernández-GerarldoKO4, 0:40Oct 18, 2025Thunder Studios, Long Beach, California, U.S.
23Win23–0Salvador JimenezUD10May 10, 2025Pechanga Arena, San Diego, California, U.S.
22Win22–0Abraham NovaUD10Jun 21, 2024Fontainebleau Las Vegas, Winchester, Nevada, U.S.Vacant WBO-NABO super featherweight title only at stake for Nova as Cortes misses weight
21Win21–0Bryan ChevalierTKO4, 2:17Feb 16, 2024Madison Square Garden Theater, Manhattan, New York, U.S.Won WBO Inter-Continental super featherweight title
20Win20–0Xavier MartinezRTD7, 3:00Jul 28, 2023Palms Casino Resort, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.Won vacant WBC-USNBC Silver super featherweight title
19Win19–0Luis MelendezUD10Feb 3, 2023Desert Diamond Arena, Glendale, Arizona, U.S.
18Win18–0Abraham MontoyaUD8Aug 13, 2022Resorts World Las Vegas, Winchester, Nevada, U.S.
17Win17–0Alexis del BosqueKO6, 0:43Apr 30, 2022MGM Grand Garden Arena, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
16Win16–0Mark BernaldezTKO3, 2:12Nov 5, 2011Virgin Hotels Las Vegas, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
15Win15–0Genesis ServaniaKO1, 3:00Aug 14, 2021Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, Tulsa, Oklahoma, U.S.
14Win14–0Eduardo GarzaUD8May 22, 2021Virgin Hotels Las Vegas, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
13Win13–0Alejandro SalinasUD8Jul 7, 2020The Bubble, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
12Win12–0Sergio López GarcíaKO3, 2:53Jun 28, 2019Sam's Town Hotel & Gambling Hall, Boulder City, Nevada, U.S.
11Win11–0Jahmal DyerUD8Apr 5, 2019Sam's Town Hotel & Gambling Hall, Boulder City, Nevada, U.S.
10Win10–0Éder Amaro FajardoRTD3, 3:00Jan 17, 2019MGM Grand Garden Arena, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
9Win9–0Omar CastilloTKO3, 1:16Oct 27, 2018Sam's Town Hotel & Gambling Hall, Boulder City, Nevada, U.S.
8Win8–0Jarret JeterUD6Aug 3, 2018Sam's Town Hall & Gambling Hall, Boulder City, Nevada, U.S.
7Win7–0Fatiou FassinouUD6Feb 17, 2018Mandalay Bay Events Center, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
6Win6–0Thomas HerreraTKO4, 2:05Oct 21, 2017Sam's Town Hotel & Gambling Hall, Boulder City, Nevada, U.S.
5Win5–0Jesus ArevaloTKO4, 2:07Jun 20, 2017Sam's Town Hotel & Gambling Hall, Boulder City, Nevada, U.S.
4Win4–0Miguel EspinozaUD4Dec 2, 2016Sam's Town Hotel & Gambling Hall, Boulder City, Nevada, U.S.
3Win3–0Ángel Adrián Zendejas RiveraUD4May 27, 2016Grand Hotel, Tijuana, Mexico
2Win2–0Cristian Félix PérezKO1, 1:11Apr 30, 2016Billar El Perro Salado, Tijuana, Mexico
1Win1–0Darwin HernándezKO1, 2:01Feb 4, 2016Rancho Grande Bar, Tijuana, Mexico

Titles in boxing

Regional/International titles

  • WBO Inter-Continental super featherweight champion

    Silver titles

  • WBC-USNBC Silver super featherweight champion